A short time ago we completed a slate master bathroom in Erie, Colorado. The bathroom consisted of a new deck for a jacuzzi tub, slate floor, slate wainscot and shower. The slate consisted of gauged and honed material in a darker mixed earth colors with green overtones. Gauged stone means that it is cut to…
When Building a custom shower there are many options available as upgrades that you may want to consider. We can fabricate and/or install all of the things listed here. If you have ever thought about getting any of them just go ahead and put it on the list. Create the shower you will be comfortable…
One of the services we offer our customers at Tile Art is glass block installation. We install glass block as aesthetic, exterior window, or structural wall applications. Glass blocks are available in several different sizes, styles, and even colors. The basic glass blocks are 8″ X 8″ but are available in several different sizes to…
Just a quick little video progression of a ceramic tile installation we completed recently. This was a kerdi shower with ceramic tiles installed in a subway or running bond pattern. There are also a couple of diamond inserts placed in the shower and it was all tied in with the tile on and around the…
My last blog post mentioned the recent Staron vanity countertops we installed in Fort Collins. I have received a couple of emails requesting more information about this product so I’ve decided to write up a quick post regarding the Staron as well as a couple of like options. Staron is a hard-surface product used for…
Just some quick photos of a glass mosaic vanity backsplash I’ve recently completed in Fort Collins. The countertops were initially tiled with small 6 x 6 tile which we removed and installed Staron brand hard surface vanity countertops in their place. Staron is nearly identical to Corian countertops and are just as durable. They can…
With the recent economic situation people have begun a major shift in their mindset about home ownership. Where there was once a large ‘fix-and-flip’ mentality there is now a growing realization that houses actually make great homes! Rather than viewing property as a short-term investment people are beginning to seek out viable long-term upgrade projects…
I recently finished a master bathroom shower remodel in Fort Collins. The existing shower was starting to show signs of some potentially serious problems. Small details such as cracking grout or tile movement are certain signs of water getting into places water should not get. The homeowners decided to use the same tile to continue…
I’ve recently completed a full bathroom remodel in Erie, Colorado. Almost all the tile in the bathroom is travertine. The shower has 3″ x 6″ travertine tile in a running bond, or ‘subway style’ pattern with a 6″ row of glass mosaics through the center. There is a double shelf niche on the back wall…
I’ve recently completed a full bathroom remodel in Fort Collins, Colorado. The remodel included a full standing shower, jacuzzi tub, floor, vanity top, and backsplash. The project began when the homeowner discovered a leak in the existing shower bench. Improperly (or non-existent) waterproofing on the shower walls and bench led to a leaking bench corner…
I recently finished a bathroom / laundry room floor in Fort Collins. The slate is 12 x 12 inch and 6 x 6 inch tile with the 6 x 6 and 1 x 2 inch mosaics on the vanity backsplash. Schluter Ditra was used as the underlayment. Ditra is an ideal underlayment for this installation…
